The Heads of Mission of the EU and Switzerland have received reports indicating that some social activists have been abducted and brutalised by unknown persons in the run-up to today’s demonstrations…

The Heads of Mission repeat their appeals to the competent authorities to conduct thorough investigations of these incidents, and to ensure that those responsible for commissioning and carrying out these crimes are prosecuted. The Government of Zimbabwe is responsible for the protection of its citizens from abduction and torture, regardless of their political opinions.